The Streaming Giant Chooses Ideal Star for Bentham in the Hit Series Third Season

Baroque Works is geared up to exert significant influence in the next installment of Netflix’s show of One Piece, although the real showdown won’t take place until the next season, and a cherished, audience-beloved member has just been cast.

The platform declared Tuesday that the talented performer has joined the One Piece season 3 cast and will portray Mr. 2. This character has the ability to transform into an identical duplicate of any individual they’ve laid a hand on with their main hand. Escola, who is identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, will portray a interpretation of that figure reimagined as gender non-binary, rather than as a drag queen, in the real-life adaptation, unlike the initial comic and animated series.

The new cast member will work alongside a number of new cast members set to bring Baroque Works to reality, such as leader Sir Crocodile, played by the well-known actor, Sophia Anne Caruso as another operative, and a familiar face, who is also part of the lineup as the monarch of the fictional land.

Even though this character is a key figure of Baroque Works, the individual won’t make their debut One Piece the third season. Considering the second season set to cover the Little Garden segment, this represents a notable change in the schedule of the character’s debut, one that could signal more adjustments to the plot development.

Their mix of sharp comedic timing and profound feeling makes them a ideal selection for the role. Along with their current animated role in the animated coming-of-age film Boys Go to Jupiter, they received high praise and numerous honors for writing and starring in the successful stage production Oh Mary!, highlighting the adaptability they’ll contribute to one of One Piece’s highly regarded roles.

The platform’s adapted One Piece show is set to return for its second season on March 10, 2026.